Bolstering staff still priority after Volquez addition

MIAMI — One starter is in the fold, but the search for another continues. The Marlins will take steps towards rounding out their rotation at the Winter Meetings, set to begin Monday in National Harbor, Md.

Miami already addressed one of its major needs by coming to terms with right-hander Edinson Volquez on Monday to a two-year, $22 million contract. Still, the Marlins would like to add at least one more starter, and the Winter Meetings may provide some answers.

MLB.com and MLB Network will have wall-to-wall coverage of the 2016 Winter Meetings from the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center outside Washington, D.C. Fans can watch live streaming of all news conferences and manager availability on MLB.com, including the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. ET.

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The Marlins had been quiet for much of the Hot Stove season until they hammered out the agreement with Volquez, who spent the past two years with the Royals. The 33-year-old became a free agent after Kansas City declined his $10 million club option.

Miami remains committed to its core position players, and the team is looking for pitching, which became a glaring need after ace Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident on Sept. 25.

Club needs

Rotation: The Marlins understand no one person can replace Fernandez either on the field, in the clubhouse or in the community. They are looking for durable starters who can provide around 30 starts and toss 170 or more innings. Free agents like Doug Fister, Jonathon Niese and C.J. Wilson are possibilities.

Bullpen: The ideal free-agent catch would be Kenley Jansen. The hard-throwing right-hander is familiar with Marlins manager Don Mattingly from when they were together with the Dodgers. But Jansen is expected to have several suitors, and Miami may not be in position to match up financially. Mark Melancon and Daniel Hudson may be more realistic …

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